‘The system provides a much-needed capability in a single, lightweight package. Removing weight from soldiers’ packs makes their jobs easier and enables them to complete missions faster and with greater precision.’

Weighing less than 5.5lb, the LTLM consists of a direct-view optic system, a night-vision camera derived from the thermal cameras used in BAE’s advanced thermal weapon sights, a laser range finder, a digital compass and a GPS receiver.

The system will allow users to recognise targets more than 4.2km away in daylight and 900m in total darkness.

Deliveries are scheduled to begin this year.

A one-minute video of the LTLM in action can be viewed by clicking here.

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